ORANGE BLOSSOMS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 360, 22 May 1928, Page 4

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

GILBERTSON—KNIGHT The wedding 1 of Miss Agnes Anaiio Knight, third daughter of Mrs. M. Knight, of Waikopua, to Mr. Lewis Gilbertson. of Whitford, was celebrated at St. Matthew's Church. Canon Mason performed the ceremony. The bride entered the church on the arm of Mr. Kelson Wade. Her wedding gown was of ivory georgette embroidered in pearls and diamante. A heavily embroidered tulle veil was caught to the head with a coronet of orange blossoms. and she carried a shower bouquet of white cactus dahlias and roses. Miss Florence Knight and a little flower girl attended the bride. The former wore a gown of paste! blue souple satin, embroidered with crystal beads and pearls. A hat of blue was worn, and a floral bouquet to tone was carried. The flower-girl, little Miss Nelsona Mary Wade, was dressed in a frock of floral chiffon, with a tulle mob cap, and she carried a basket of pink flowers. Mr. Edward Knight attended the bridegroom as best man. A wedding breakfast was afterwards held at the lona rooms. A large silver bell hung over the bridal couple, and the room was decorated with all shades of pink chrysanthemums. GERAGHTY—BARTON The Church of the Holy Angels, Matamata, was the scene of a pretty wedding when Kathleen Marion, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Barton. Okauia, was married to Mr. Travers U. Geraghty, son of Mrs. Mumford, and the late Mr. Geraghty, of Kaukapakapa. The bride was given away by her father. Her frock was of ivory chenille .embossed georgette, and a veil and bandeau of silver lace and orange blossoms was worn. Miss Florence Wright attended as bridesmaid. Her frock was of apricot crepe de chine. Both the bride and bridesmaid carried beautiful floral bouquets. Miss Eileen Barton, and Miss May Barton, were flowergirls, wearing frocks of lemoncoloured crepe de chine. Mr. J. Broomhall, of Hinuera, acted as groomsman. A reception was held after the ceremony at the residence of the bride’s parents. Among those present were: Mrs. Dalon, of Waihi; Mrs. J. Barton, of Hinuera; Mrs. A. Barton, of Peria; Mrs. East, of Hamilton; Mrs. H. Geraghty, and Miss Geraghty. Mr. and Mrs. Geraghty later left by train for Auckland, where they will spend their honeymoon. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Kathleen, elder daughter of Mrs. and the late Hugh Munro Clark, of Balmoral Road, Mount Eden, to Thomas Brutton Kenderdine, of Mount Eden, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Kenderdine, of Taumarunui. KING COUNTRY JOTTINGS (From Our Own Correspondent) Beautiful decorations, the centrepiece of which was ai> immense Union Jack almost covering the ceiling, made a ; perfect, setting for the annual ball conducted by the Taumarunui Returned Soldiers’ Anzac Committee. In every way the function was a brilliant one, and fully enjoyed by a very large number of visitors. Mr. R. Heyes’s orchestra supplied the music, and extras were played by Misses P. Frank and R. Stevenson. The duties of M.C. were attended to by Mr. R. Patterson. A delightful supper was served under the supervision of the Mayoress, Mrs. G. E. Manson, the decorations of the supper room being in the hands of Mrs. A. G. Kenderdine. Reporting to the Hospital Board, the matron of the Taumarunui Public Hospital, Miss O'Connor, stated that Nurses Bone. Reinhardt and Keyworth had passed their hospital examination with honours. Before leaving the Aukopae district (Wanganui River) for her new home at Rotorua, Mrs. Homersham, senr., was the guest at a pleasant function at Otunui, the host and hosetess being Mr. and Mrs. R. White. During the proceedings Mrs. Homersham’s many j good qualities were referred to, and ! she was presented with a toilet set, as ! a memento of her many years’ residence in the locality. At a later stage Mrs. Homersham was the guest of Mrs. A. G. Kenderdine, of Taumarunui, and while there she was tendered an informal afternoon tea at which many friends took the opportunity of bidding her good-bye. * * * Several popular officials have left the Taumarunui district lately, and assemblies of friends and fellow-workers said farewell to them. At the Public Works , office, Mr. J. Currie, who has been trails- 1 ferred to Waitaki, Canterbury, was fare welled and presented with a fountain pen and an eversharp pencil, as j a mark of goodwill from the staff. Mr. Currie's place at Taumarunui has been taken by Mr. E. Canavan, of Auckla id. I At the Borough Council office an ass«.m- j bly of the staffs ws.s held to say fare- j well to Messrs. L. A. Oldam, R. Camp- . bell and A. Wolf, who are leaving the I borough’s service. The town clerk, Mr. 1 I. A. Webb, presided, and handed each < of the guests a handsome presentation in memory of the years they had worked together. Mr. and Mrs. Oldam are taking up residence in Auckland, and j before their departure, Mrs. Beeche gav j a pleasant bridge evening in Mrs. Oldham’s honour. The trophy was secured by Mr. O’Brien, Mrs. Oldham securing the consolation priz?. The Manunui Anglican Church conducted a very successful social and dance in aid of Church funds. Apart from the dancing, cards were provided for guests, and the winners of the various tournaments were Mrs. Knight and Mr. Hammond. Music for dancing was played by Mrs. Hales, and Mr. GWaldron supplied an extra. Mr. G. Wilson carried out the duties of M.C. The Taumarunui district branch of the Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union has met with such success in its “drive” for membership that it can claim a record for the various branches. Practically all interested women have joined. Adherents and friends of the Taumarunui Presbyterian Church were treated to a new aspect of Chinese Mission work when the Rev. L. A. Miller, of Canton, gave a delightful lecture, illustrated by lantern slides, on “Our Chinese Neighbour.” The speaker said we usually referred to the Chinese as “chinks” or “chows, while they called us “long noses,” or “foreign devils,” purely through ignorance of each other. Mr. Miller presented a wonderful series of lantern pictures, one set illustrating the story of the prodigal son. The slides for this had been painted by a Chinese artist, and were a revelation of the Eastern Christian mind. * * * The Mayoress of Taumarunui. Mrs. G. l£. Manson, gave a most plasant ! evening in honour of Airs. C. W. Turner, of Matamata, when a number o£ old friends of the guest, who is the wife of a former vicar of Christ Church, were present. Interesting competitions were held. Airs. Seddon-Hills and Airs Jones being the winners. An elocutionary item was given by Aliss Joan Turner, and Aliss Bullians gave a pianoforte selection.